How I navigate type 1 diabetes as a registered dietitian
Diabetes Digital Podcast by Food Heaven
Wendy Lopez, Jessica Jones
4.9 • 2.4K Ratings
🗓️ 13 March 2024
⏱️ 24 minutes
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Summary
On today's podcast, we interviewed Jenny Fernandez, our very first dietitian at Diabetes Digital. We're diving into Jenny's journey, both personally and professionally, as someone living with Type 1 diabetes. Jenny was diagnosed with diabetes at 8 years old and shares how it influenced her path as a nutrition professional. Her own experiences have fueled her passion for helping others manage diabetes seamlessly, with a focus on cultural sensitivity and a holistic approach to health. This episode is not just about personal triumph but also full of insights for anyone looking to navigate diabetes without letting it overshadow the joy of living fully.
In This Episode We’ll Cover:
- What it was like to be diagnosed at the age of 8 with Type 1 diabetes
- The unexpected nature of the diagnosis, the symptoms Jenny experienced, and how her family handled the news
- The cultural aspects of Jenny’s diagnosis, touching on the societal landscape at the time and whether there was any stigma or taboo associated with diabetes
- How Jenny’s parents and family managed her diagnosis, discussing whether it felt like a significant shift in the household
- How Jenny managed childhood experiences, including how diabetes impacted social situations like slumber parties
- The concept of diabetes burnout, with Jenny providing tips, especially for individuals on insulin who may feel overwhelmed
- Jenny’s journey to becoming a Registered Dietitian (RD) and whether it was her first career choice
- Tips, tools, and resources for people with diabetes + MUCH MORE!
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Are you living with diabetes or prediabetes and seeking support from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist covered by insurance? Visit diabetesdigital.co to sign up for personalized, one-on-one nutrition counseling with one of our culturally aware and weight-inclusive Diabetes Dietitians today! Visit diabetesdigital.co/quiz to get started.
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome to the Diabetes Digital Podcast. I'm Wendy. And I'm Jess, and we're best friends, |
| 0:05.3 | registered dieticians, and diabetes educators. Through our telehealth platform, DiabetesDiBesdigital.co, |
| 0:10.9 | we offer accessible and personalized virtual nutrition counseling for people with diabetes and |
| 0:15.8 | pre-diabetes. Visit diabetes digital.co, that's CO, to book your first appointment. We accept insurance and offer |
| 0:23.0 | affordable self-pay options. Now, let's get into today's episode. Welcome back to another episode of |
| 0:30.9 | the Diabetes Digital podcast. Today, we're trying something new and we're focusing on |
| 0:36.5 | one dietitian's lived experience |
| 0:39.1 | with type 1 diabetes. |
| 0:41.2 | So Jenny Fernandez is a passionate Latina dietitian dedicated to simplifying diabetes |
| 0:46.0 | management. |
| 0:47.2 | Her journey in the field began at the age of eight when she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. |
| 0:52.5 | Jenny's nutrition philosophy centers around intuitive eating principles and a weight |
| 0:56.9 | neutral approach. |
| 0:58.6 | She believes that our health is about more than just what we eat. |
| 1:01.3 | It's about seeing the whole picture and making changes that truly support your overall |
| 1:04.5 | well-being. |
| 1:05.7 | Yes. |
| 1:06.4 | And we are so excited to talk to Jenny. |
| 1:10.4 | She's one of our diabetes digital dieticians. |
| 1:13.7 | Actually, the first dietitian that we hired when we interviewed her, we were like, |
| 1:18.7 | you're literally hired on the spot. |
| 1:20.4 | We fell in love with her. |
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